notbob wrote:

>> This bodes well for my plans to take a road trip to Los Gatos. I'm trying
>> to figure out a low-congestion route from the Sacramento area.
>
> DOH!....
>
> Not gonna happen. I lived in the main corridor from the Central
> Valley to the SFBA proper (Try-Valley). It's a nightmare. No one can
> afford to live in SFBA, so they all commute from Central Valley. From
> Stockton to the East Bay, it's a parking lot during weekday commute
> perioud. One of the worst commutes in CA.
>
> From Sacto, take I-5 South to the SF turnoff, 120, which turns into
> 205 which turns into 580. Continue on 580 West to Pleasanton and turn
> South to San Jose (680) at the 580-680 interchange. That's it. Head
> South till you get to Milpitas and then decide from there. It's a
> crap shoot from there. I'd do it on a weekend or between 10am-2pm
> during the week. Weekends aren't really all that great cuz EVERYONE
> goes somewhere in the SFBA on weekends during the Summer. Good luck

Well, crap. Thanks for the advice. The route I'd been working on took Hwy
160 southwest from Sac into Antioch, then south on surface streets to Vasco
Road. Vasco Road south to a *brief* jog on I-580 to Vallecitos Road.
Vallecitos Road west until its end at I-680, then another brief jog to
Calaveras Road. (From the map, I'd expect Calaveras Road to be a pretty
drive.) Calaveras Road ends at I-680, then I planned to follow 680-280-17
into Los Gatos.

I'm not really looking to make great time, just looking for an enjoyable
drive. I'll keep your post for reference when I get closer to making the
trip.

Thanks again,

Bob